Adjectives:
* Describe nouns (people, places, things). They tell us more about the noun.
* Answer questions like "what kind?" "which one?" "how many?"
* Example: The *red* car, the *tall* building, *five* apples.
* Typically placed directly before the noun they modify.
Adverbs:
* Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell us more about how, when, where, or to what extent something is done.
* Answer questions like "how?" "when?" "where?" "to what extent?"
* Example: He ran *quickly*, she arrived *early*, the house is *very* beautiful.
* Can be placed in various positions in a sentence.
Here's a simple table to summarize:
| Feature | Adjective | Adverb |
|---|---|---|
| What it modifies | Nouns | Verbs, adjectives, other adverbs |
| Questions it answers | What kind? Which one? How many? | How? When? Where? To what extent? |
| Typical placement | Before the noun | Varies depending on the sentence |
Example:
* Adjective: The blue car is parked in the driveway. ("Blue" describes the car, a noun)
* Adverb: He walked slowly to the store. ("Slowly" describes how he walked, a verb)
Some adverbs end in "-ly", but not all do! For example, "quickly" is an adverb, but so are "often", "never", "today", "here", etc.
Understanding the difference between adjectives and adverbs is crucial for writing clear and concise sentences.